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  The Defense System Management College Scheduling Guide for Program Managers, dated Oct 2001, is an introduction to scheduling. It is meant for people who already have some experience in program management and those who seek to learn more about the subject. It is not a detailed treatment of the subject, but instead, explains how […]

Step 1: Activity Definition involves the identification and definition of those activities that must be accomplished to achieve the objectives of a project or program. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a logical source for such descriptions. If a WBS is not available, more planning must be done in order to identify project activities clearly.

Step 3: Activity Duration Estimating is the determination of the time required to complete the activities that make up the program. This is one of the most difficult aspects of schedule development and should be performed by people who are most familiar with the activity. Two key inputs to the estimation process are the resources

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) is a method used to examine the tasks in a schedule and determine a Critical Path Method variation (CPM). It analyzes the time required to complete each task and its associated dependencies to determine the minimum time to complete a project. It estimates the shortest possible time each activity will

The Critical Path Length Index (CPLI) is a metric used to measure the relative efficiency to complete a milestone on time. It’s used to calculate and graphically display the Critical Path; the longest series of scheduled activities to complete a project. CPLI is a OSD(A&S) tripwire metric. CPLI = (Critical Path Length +/- Total Float

The preparation of program schedules should be done within a formal structure. The procedures to be followed should be specified, including such things as software applications to be used, the formats for displays, and the type of symbols to be used. Also, clear lines of authority and responsibility should be established. Schedule Preparation Steps The